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Mettenberger (6-foot-5, 224) was a four-star recruit to Georgia, but got kicked off the team following a misdemeanor, and spent one year at JUCO before landing at LSU. He made 25 starts, compiling a 19-6 record, 35:15 TD-to-INT ratio, and 61.8 completion rate. Mettenberger is built like Joe Flacco with plus hand size (9 3/4") and a big vertical arm, but he's a literal statue in the pocket with slow feet and a long delivery. He also tore his left ACL late last November, although Mettenberger is expected to be ready for camp. Due to his lack of pocket mobility, Mettenberger will likely have to be well protected to become a successful NFL starter. With Jake Locker in the final year of his deal and no successor on the roster, Mettenberger could be coach Ken Whisenhunt's quarterback in 2015 if everything breaks Mettenberger's way. He could even make starts this year. Sat, May 10, 2014 03:59:00 PM

Mettenberger has Spondylolysis, per Rapoport, and it was treated non-surgically. "Mettenberger’s condition... flared up in 2012, not 2013. He altered his mechanics to help," Rapoport added. "LSU trainer Jack Marucci said "this shouldn't be a big deal as long as you treat it." This adds to Mettenberger's list of noteworthy pre-draft news items, namely a torn ACL and diluted urine sample at the NFL Combine. Wed, May 7, 2014 09:52:00 AM

LSU QB Zach Mettenberger "generated a dilute urine sample" at the combine, according to Profootballtalk.

Mettenberger's physical therapist insists the test results were caused by his attempts to stay hydrated as he rehabbed a torn ACL, drinking copious amounts of water to stave off muscle cramps. The NFL, however, considers a diluted sample a failed test. Mettenberger was previously in the discussion to be one of the QBs that flies off the board during the signal-caller bonanza at the top of Round 2, but now he might have to wait a round extra. Mon, May 5, 2014 08:00:00 PM

CSNBayarea.com's Matt Maiocco reports that the 49ers could consider LSU QB Zach Mettenberger if he's available on the third day of the draft.

"If big-armed Zack Mettenberger (LSU) is around on the third day of the draft, he is a legitimate option for the 49ers as he rehabs from ACL surgery he underwent on January 2," Maiocco wrote. Jim Harbaugh will definitely try to bring in a fourth quarterback for training camp to compete for a roster spot. If the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Mettenberger slides in the draft, look for him to be on the 49ers radar. Mon, May 5, 2014 06:31:00 PM